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A constitutional mutation within the retinoblastoma gene detected by PFGE.
Clinical genetics - 1 Jan 1994
Janson M, Nordenskjöld M
Abstract excerpt
Retinoblastoma may be caused by constitutional mutations in the retinoblastoma gene which segregates as an autosomal dominant inherited predisposition for developing retinoblastoma tumours. Since 75% of these cases are new mutations, there is a need for methods to identify carriers of such germ-line mutations, so that informed genetic counselling is available to patients and close relatives. We have used...
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